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Psalms 88:1-3 A Cry for Help in a Time of Despair

1 Psalm 88
A song. A psalm of the Sons of Korah. For the director of music. According to mahalath leannoth. A maskil of Heman the Ezrahite.
O Lord, the God who saves me,
day and night I cry out before you.

2 May my prayer come before you;
turn your ear to my cry.

3 For my soul is full of trouble
and my life draws near the grave.

Cross References for Psalms 88:1-3

Hebrews 5:7 - During the days of Jesus’ life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries an... Click to read the verse Hebrews 5:7 Click to read the verse Hebrews 5:7

1 Thessalonians 2:9 - Surely you remember, brothers, our toil and hardship; we worked night and day in order not to b... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:9 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:9

Psalms 116:2 - Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live. Click to read the verse Psalms 116:2 Click to read the verse Psalms 116:2

Psalms 68:19 - Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears our burdens. Selah Click to read the verse Psalms 68:19 Click to read the verse Psalms 68:19

Psalms 27:1 - Psalm 27 Of David. The Lord is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The Lord is the st... Click to read the verse Psalms 27:1 Click to read the verse Psalms 27:1

Psalms 1:2 - But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. Click to read the verse Psalms 1:2 Click to read the verse Psalms 1:2

Isaiah 12:2 - Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord, is my strength ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 12:2 Click to read the verse Isaiah 12:2

Titus 2:10 - and not to steal from them, but to show that they can be fully trusted, so that in every way th... Click to read the verse Titus 2:10 Click to read the verse Titus 2:10

Genesis 49:18 - “I look for your deliverance, O Lord. Click to read the verse Genesis 49:18 Click to read the verse Genesis 49:18

Luke 2:30 - For my eyes have seen your salvation, Click to read the verse Luke 2:30 Click to read the verse Luke 2:30

Numbers 16:32 - and the earth opened its mouth and swallowed them, with their households and all Korah’s men an... Click to read the verse Numbers 16:32 Click to read the verse Numbers 16:32

1 Chronicles 6:33 - Here are the men who served, together with their sons: From the Kohathites: Heman, the musician... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 6:33 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 6:33

Psalms 140:7 - O Sovereign Lord, my strong deliverer, who shields my head in the day of battle— Click to read the verse Psalms 140:7 Click to read the verse Psalms 140:7

Luke 18:7 - And will not God bring about justice for his chosen ones, who cry out to him day and night? Wil... Click to read the verse Luke 18:7 Click to read the verse Luke 18:7

Isaiah 62:6 - I have posted watchmen on your walls, O Jerusalem; they will never be silent day or night. You ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 62:6 Click to read the verse Isaiah 62:6

Titus 2:13 - while we wait for the blessed hope—the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Ch... Click to read the verse Titus 2:13 Click to read the verse Titus 2:13

Psalms 65:5 - You answer us with awesome deeds of righteousness, O God our Savior, the hope of all the ends o... Click to read the verse Psalms 65:5 Click to read the verse Psalms 65:5

Luke 2:37 - and then was a widow until she was eighty-four. She never left the temple but worshiped night a... Click to read the verse Luke 2:37 Click to read the verse Luke 2:37

Acts 10:2 - He and all his family were devout and God-fearing; he gave generously to those in need and pray... Click to read the verse Acts 10:2 Click to read the verse Acts 10:2

1 Chronicles 25:4 - As for Heman, from his sons: Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shubael and Jerimoth; Hananiah, Hanani... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 25:4 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 25:4

2 Chronicles 5:12 - All the Levites who were musicians—Asaph, Heman, Jeduthun and their sons and relatives—stood on... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 5:12 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 5:12

Titus 3:4-7 - But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, Click to read the verse Titus 3:4-7 Click to read the verse Titus 3:4-7

Psalms 51:14 - Save me from bloodguilt, O God, the God who saves me, and my tongue will sing of your righteous... Click to read the verse Psalms 51:14 Click to read the verse Psalms 51:14

Psalms 27:9 - Do not hide your face from me, do not turn your servant away in anger; you have been my helper.... Click to read the verse Psalms 27:9 Click to read the verse Psalms 27:9

1 Thessalonians 3:10 - Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you again and supply what is lacking in yo... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 3:10 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 3:10

2 Timothy 1:3 - Encouragement to Be Faithful I thank God, whom I serve, as my forefathers did, with a clear con... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 1:3 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 1:3

Luke 1:47 - and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, Click to read the verse Luke 1:47 Click to read the verse Luke 1:47

1 Kings 4:31 - He was wiser than any other man, including Ethan the Ezrahite—wiser than Heman, Calcol and Dard... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 4:31 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 4:31

1 Chronicles 2:6 - The sons of Zerah: Zimri, Ethan, Heman, Calcol and Darda—five in all. Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 2:6 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 2:6

Psalms 86:3 - Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I call to you all day long. Click to read the verse Psalms 86:3 Click to read the verse Psalms 86:3

2 Chronicles 6:40 - “Now, my God, may your eyes be open and your ears attentive to the prayers offered in this place. Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 6:40 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 6:40

Nehemiah 1:6 - let your ear be attentive and your eyes open to hear the prayer your servant is praying before ... Click to read the verse Nehemiah 1:6 Click to read the verse Nehemiah 1:6

Psalms 88:9 - my eyes are dim with grief. I call to you, O Lord, every day; I spread out my hands to you. Click to read the verse Psalms 88:9 Click to read the verse Psalms 88:9

Psalms 22:2 - O my God, I cry out by day, but you do not answer, by night, and am not silent. Click to read the verse Psalms 22:2 Click to read the verse Psalms 22:2

Psalms 62:7 - My salvation and my honor depend on God; he is my mighty rock, my refuge. Click to read the verse Psalms 62:7 Click to read the verse Psalms 62:7

Psalms 24:5 - He will receive blessing from the Lord and vindication from God his Savior. Click to read the verse Psalms 24:5 Click to read the verse Psalms 24:5

Psalms 53:1 - Psalm 53 For the director of music. According to mahalath. A maskil of David. The fool says in ... Click to read the verse Psalms 53:1 Click to read the verse Psalms 53:1

Psalms 79:9 - Help us, O God our Savior, for the glory of your name; deliver us and forgive our sins for your... Click to read the verse Psalms 79:9 Click to read the verse Psalms 79:9

Psalms 25:5 - guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day l... Click to read the verse Psalms 25:5 Click to read the verse Psalms 25:5